Former Hollyoaks actor announced for Strictly Come Dancing
The popular soap star is the seventh celeb announced
Former Hollyoaks actor Danny Mac has been confirmed as the seventh celebrity to take part in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The 28-year-old, who is best known for his role as Mark ‘Dodger’ Savage in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, was announced by the show’s bosses today (Tuesday 16th August).
Danny Mac | © PA Images
Speaking about his new challenge, Danny said “I'm as terrified as I am excited! I've done a few bits and bobs of secret filming for the show and it's all become very real now. I can't believe that I am now part of the biggest show on television and I cannot wait to get started."
Danny joined Hollyoaks in 2011 and won many awards for ‘Sexiest Male’ at the National Television Awards and Inside Soap Awards during his four years on the soap.
After leaving the show in 2015, Danny announced his engagement too fellow former Hollyoaks actress Carley Stenson.
The news of Danny joining the show comes just a day after 90’s pop-star Louise Redknapp was announced as the sixth contestant for the 2017 series.
Seven celebrities have been confirmed for the show so far including Will Young, Laura Whitmore, Ed Balls and Ore Oduba.
The new series is set to begin in September.